A special Pokémon Go time-themed Ultra Unlock bonus event is taking place, since players completed goals during Pokémon Go Fest. The event features the usual event things, like increased spawns, new Shiny Pokémon, and research tasks. Our Pokémon Go guide will list out the Timed Research and rewards, potential event Field Research you can get, and list out the spawns.
Pokémon Go Ultra Unlock Time event guide: Timed Research and rewards
Lots of rock-types and fossils!
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Julia Lee (she/her) is a guides producer, writing guides for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon Go. She helped launch the Rift Herald in 2016.
The event runs from July 23 until Aug. 3, when it will be followed by part of the Ultra Unlock event, which will focus on space. Notably, these spawns make it a very good time to work on “Let’s Go, Meltan” Special Research Tasks, if you still have them.
Check out the Field Research, Timed Research, and special bonuses below.
Pokémon Go Ultra Unlock Part 1 Timed Research steps
Ultra Unlock Part 1 step 1 of 5
- Catch 10 Pokémon (Diglett encounter)
- Use 5 berries to help catch Pokémon (Drilbur encounter)
- Catch 5 different species of Pokémon (5 Nanab Berries)
Rewards: 10 Poké Balls, 483 XP, 3 Ultra Balls
Ultra Unlock Part 1 step 2 of 5
- Catch 5 Voltorb (Magnemite encounter)
- Transfer 7 Pokémon (7 Ultra Balls)
- Send 3 gifts to friends (3 Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 5 Great Balls, 483 XP, 3 Ultra Balls
Ultra Unlock Part 1 step 3 of 5
- Catch 10 Omanyte or Kabuto (Aerodactyl encounter)
- Power up Pokémon 5 times (3 Max Revives)
- Earn 5 hearts with your buddy (7 Razz Berries)
Rewards: 15 Poké Ball, 483 XP, 3 Ultra Balls
Ultra Unlock Part 1 step 4 of 5
- Catch 7 Porygon (1 Upgrade)
- Evolve a Pokémon (8 Ultra Balls)
- Use 10 berries to help catch Pokémon (5 Pinap Berries)
Rewards: 10 Great Balls, 483 XP, 3 Ultra Balls
Ultra Unlock Part 1 step 5 of 5
- Catch 15 rock-type Pokémon (Onix encounter)
- Win a raid (Shieldon encounter)
- Power up Pokémon 7 times (Cranidos encounter)
Reward: 30 Poké Balls, 3 Ultra Balls, 2,000 Stardust
Pokémon Go Ultra Unlock Time Field Research and rewards
Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Spin 10 Poké Stops or gyms | 10 Poké Balls |
| Catch 3 Pokémon with weather boost | 2 Pinap Berries |
| Earn a candy walking with your buddy | 3 Ultra Balls |
| Win a raid in under 60 seconds | Cranidos encounter |
| Hatch an egg | Shieldon encounter |
Increased Pokémon Spawns for Ultra Unlock Part 1: Space
- Voltorb
- Porygon
- Omanyte
- Kabuto
- Aron
- Baltoy
- Lileep
- Anorith
- Beldum
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
Shieldon and Cranidos are also available Shiny for the first time.
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Image sources: Niantic/The Pokémon Company
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Image sources: Niantic/The Pokémon Company
7-kilometer egg Pokémon for Ultra Unlock Part 1: Space
- Omanyte
- Kabuto
- Aerodactyl
- Lileep
- Anorith
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
Raid Pokémon for Ultra Unlock Part 1: Space
- Unown U
- Cranidos
- Shieldon
- Bronzor
- Klink
- Magneton
- Aerodactyl
- Porygon2
- Golurk
- Dialga
Dialga is also available Shiny for the first time.
Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Image sources: Niantic/The Pokémon Company
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